In March 2023, SecureTech Innovations was hit by a sophisticated ransomware attack, which resulted in the encryption of critical data and significant downtime for their digital operations. The attackers exploited a known vulnerability that had not been patched in SecureTech's network. The severity of the attack was heightened when it was discovered that the ransomware had also exfiltrated sensitive customer data including names, email addresses, and payment information before encryption. This breach had a dual impact: first, it disrupted SecureTech's ability to serve its clients and second, it put thousands of individuals' personal and financial data at risk. The incident prompted an immediate investigation, and SecureTech had to notify affected customers and offer them credit monitoring services. The attack not only resulted in financial losses due to operational downtime and ransom payment but also damaged the company's reputation significantly.
Source: https://www.crowdstrike.com/cybersecurity-101/cyberattacks/most-common-types-of-cyberattacks/
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"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "03/2023",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"